Samsung DC161W(i) User Manual

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Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure)



The Shutter Speed function works only in

Camera Mode. page 26



The Exposure function works in both

Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26

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The Shutter Speed and Exposure functions can be set in the QUICK MENU.

1. Set the

[Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)

2. Set the

[Power] switch to [

(Camera)].

3. Press the

[QUICK MENU] button.



QUICK MENU list will appear.

4. Move the

[Joystick] up or down to select <Shutter> or <Exposure>, then press the

[Joystick(OK)].

5. Move the

[Joystick] up or down to select <Manual>, then press the [Joystick(OK)].

6. Move the

[Joystick] left or right to select the desired shutter speed or exposure value,

then press the

[Joystick(OK)].



Shutter speed can be set to

<1/50>, <1/120>, <1/250>, <1/500>, <1/1000>,

<1/2000>, <1/4000> or <1/10000>.



Exposure value can be set between

<00> and <29>.

7. To exit, press the

[QUICK MENU] button.



Selected settings are displayed.

Recommended Shutter Speeds When Recording



Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 or 1/4000



Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters: 1/1000,

1/500 or 1/250



Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120

Adjusting the Exposure When Recording



If you set Exposure to Manual, the default setting appears as the value adjusted

automatically for changes according to the environmental light conditions. You can also

adjust the brightness using the Joystick.

Notes



If you manually change the Shutter Speed and the Exposure value when

Program AE

option is selected, manual changes are applied ﬁrst.



The image may not seem as smooth when a high Shutter Speed is set.



The DVD Camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure settings when you

change to the EASY.Q mode.



When recording with a Shutter Speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.

DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording

DIS

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

Shutter

Exposure

Q.MENU

Exit

Off

STBY

30 min

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